[PlanetCCRMA] Looking for Laptop Configuration

[pga123 at ntlworld.com]

Hi,

I want to get a laptop and use a usb sound card to do CD quality 
sound. (maybe single input, maybe more, not sure...) Also a usb 
midi interface.

Is there anyone using a laptop/external sound combination that 
works really well that would recommend it?

On the other hand is there any laptop with decent on board sound, 
or is the usb solution the only route?

Any and all advice welcome.

Cheers,

Peter